Criminal Justice

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 98: Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments.

HB 98 amends Wyoming law to add criminal penalties for violating the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act. It makes knowingly violating this law a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,000 fine, or both. The bill directly affects individuals who improperly seize firearms under the red flag law, such as law enforcement or officials acting outside legal authority. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not change the underlying red flag seizure procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds criminal penalties for improper red flag gun seizures, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting against misuse of gun seizure authority.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms Law Enforcement

introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 181: Biometric data and license plate readers-regulation.

Wyoming's HB 181 prohibits all state and local government entities from using biometric data (like facial recognition or fingerprints) to identify people or verify identities, geolocation data to track individuals or vehicles, and automatic license plate reader systems for vehicle identification or toll collection. The bill requires governments to adopt compliance policies, creates a civil lawsuit option for violations, and amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to address liability. It specifically excludes school bus cameras, anonymized health data, and certain utility infrastructure from the restrictions. The law directly affects all state agencies, counties, cities, and law enforcement entities by restricting their use of these surveillance technologies. The bill is currently in early procedural stages and has not advanced beyond introduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits government use of biometric data and license plate readers for identification/tracking, protecting civil rights and enhancing privacy in law enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits government use of biometric/data tracking tech to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits automatic license plate readers for toll collection (transportation infrastructure tool), directly restricting a common transportation management method.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 92: Registered sex offenders prohibited from public office.

Wyoming's HB 92 prohibits individuals convicted of sex offenses from holding specific public offices. The bill bars registered sex offenders (as defined by Wyoming law) from running for or serving as school district trustees, community college board members, county/district attorneys, county commissioners, city/town governing body members, mayors, or county sheriffs. Election officials must refuse to certify ineligible candidates, and those already in office would be deemed vacant. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to all offices filled on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBars sex offenders from public office to protect public safety and prevent reoffending in vulnerable roles, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBars sex offenders from school trustee/college board roles, enhancing student safety in educational governance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 88: Sex offenders-residence near child care facilities.

SF 88 prohibits registered sex offenders (18+ years old) from residing within 1,000 feet of child care facilities, measured from the exterior wall of their home to the facility's property line. The bill defines "child care facility" to include government-administered programs (excluding schools), licensed facilities caring for three or more unrelated children, and facilities under existing state definitions. It includes an exception for residences established before July 1, 2026, or before the facility opened, and takes effect on that date. This law directly affects registered sex offenders seeking housing near child care services, creating a new residency restriction under Wyoming law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts sex offender residency near child care, increasing regulatory limits on offenders without reform elements or rehabilitation focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

died · Wyoming · House Mar 3, 2026

SF 87: Felony interference with a police officer-amendments.

Wyoming's SF 87 creates a new felony offense for intentionally causing bodily injury to a police officer while the officer is performing lawful duties. This amendment specifically targets individuals who assault officers during the course of their work, making such acts punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The bill directly affects people who physically harm officers in the line of duty, strengthening penalties for this specific conduct. It amends existing law (W.S. 6-5-204(b)) to clarify that causing bodily injury during officer engagement constitutes a felony. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates felony offense for assaulting officers with 10-year penalty, expanding criminalization of law enforcement assaults per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Violent Crime

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died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 42: Duty to stop vehicle during accidents-amendments.

HB 42 amends Wyoming law to make failing to stop after a vehicle accident causing death or serious injury a felony, rather than a misdemeanor. Drivers involved in accidents resulting in death or "serious bodily injury" (as defined in state law) would face up to 5 years in prison or a $10,000 fine, compared to the current maximum of 1 year or $5,000 for injuries alone. The bill directly affects drivers involved in collisions with fatal or severe injury outcomes, increasing legal consequences for hit-and-run behavior. It takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties from misdemeanor to felony for hit-and-run causing death/injury, expanding criminalization and mandatory sentences per bill amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 43: Anti-money laundering.

HB 43 creates new criminal offenses for money laundering and illegal investments in Wyoming. It defines money laundering as moving property derived from crime (like drug trafficking or fraud) or structuring transactions to hide illegal money, and illegal investment as intentionally evading reporting rules for financial transactions. The bill directly affects financial institutions (such as banks, casinos, and money transmitters) and individuals handling large sums, requiring them to comply with reporting laws. Violations are punishable as felonies with up to 10 years in prison or $10,000 fines. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offenses for money laundering, strengthening law enforcement's ability to prosecute financial crimes related to drug trafficking and fraud.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 47: Duty to assist during emergencies.

HB 47 requires any person who reasonably believes another person faces immediate risk of serious injury or death to attempt to contact emergency services (like 911) if doing so doesn't endanger themselves or the other person. It directly affects all Wyoming residents who witness such emergencies. The law creates a misdemeanor offense for failing to assist under these conditions, with penalties of up to 6 months in jail and $750 for causing serious injury, or up to 1 year and $2,000 if death occurs. Exemptions include those who provide assistance under other laws or would self-incriminate by reporting. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense (misdemeanor) for failing to contact emergency services, expanding criminalization - aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Tags Public Safety

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signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 9: Fentanyl to minors-enhanced penalty.

Wyoming's SF 9 bill increases penalties for distributing fentanyl to minors under 18. It makes it a felony to distribute fentanyl (including all its isomers, esters, and salts) to anyone under 18, punishable by a fine and up to double the standard prison term for such offenses. The law specifically targets fentanyl distribution to minors, distinguishing it from penalties for other controlled substances. This bill affects individuals who distribute fentanyl to minors and will take effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for fentanyl distribution to minors with doubled prison terms, expanding criminalization and enhancing punishment - classic punitive stance against reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

SF 3: Protection of nuclear facilities.

This Wyoming bill (SF 3) makes trespassing at commercial nuclear facilities a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine. It creates legal protections for security guards at these facilities, allowing them to use defensive force - including deadly force - to prevent specific crimes like burglary, radiological sabotage, or assaults within protected areas. Guards may also detain suspected violators for law enforcement. The law applies to licensed nuclear facilities (like power plants) and their security personnel, defining "protected areas" as zones within physical barriers posted as restricted. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates trespassing at nuclear sites to felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization per indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects nuclear facilities (energy infrastructure) via felony trespassing penalties and security force protections, aligning with 'protect' indicator for energy infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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